Kareem Abdul Jabbar

Former NBA legend, voice for equality Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to produce, narrate documentary on America's political movements

Fight the Power examines the labour movement of the 1880s, women’s suffrage and civil rights along with the LGBTQ+ and Black Lives Matter initiatives.

NBA creates social justice award, named for legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

The NBA announced Thursday the creation of a new award — the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award — to recognise players who are making strides in the fight for social justice.

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James urged to rethink 'private' vaccine stance

While the likes of Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich have enthusiastically promoted the vaccination rollout, there remains enduring apprehension amongst the NBA's playing staff.

George Floyd murder: USA's long history of activist athletes who refused to 'shut up and play'

As American athletes take to the streets and raise their voices on social media protesting the killing of George Floyd, a look at USA's long history of sportstars who refused to 'shut up and play'

NBA names All-Star MVP award in honor of Kobe Bryant, announces league comissioner Adam Silver

The Kobe Bryant MVP Award will be presented on Sunday to the most valuable player at the end of the 2020 NBA All-Star Game.

NBA: Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo wins Most Valuable Player award for 2018-19 regular season

Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was named the NBA's Most Valuable Player for the 2018-19 regular season on Monday.

Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid reach confidential settlement with NFL over collusion grievance against league

With a public hearing looming and the threat of owners facing depositions, the NFL settled collusion cases brought by Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid.

NBA: Lakers withdraw from negotiations with Pelicans over Anthony Davis after complaining about 'outrageous' trade requests

The Los Angeles Lakers have withdrawn from negotiations with the New Orleans Pelicans over Anthony Davis after complaining about 'outrageous' trade requests.

NBA: LeBron James, Lonzo Ball's historic triple-doubles help Lakers to victory; Pistons end Celtics' winning streak

LeBron James scored 24 points with 11 assists and 12 rebounds while Lonzo Ball added 16 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds.

NBA: LeBron James leapfrogs Wilt Chamberlain in all-time scoring rankings with 44-point haul against Portland Trail Blazers

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the NBA's all-time points leader, followed by Karl Malone and Kobe Bryant, with Michael Jordan one place ahead of LeBron James at 32,292.